The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks

The Algebraist

Iain M. Banks

534 pages first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is 4034. Humanity has made it to the stars. Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 42%
challenging 31%
dark 31%
funny 22%
reflective 14%
tense 14%
emotional 11%
informative 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 32%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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